Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Wee Wednesday: Bright Stripes Baby Blanket FO

Yarn:Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK in Buttercup, Orange Blossom, Lemongrass, Peacock, and Poppy (1 skein of each, except for Poppy, since I used it for the borders.

Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7)

Mods: I alternated the 5 colours in order, didn't do the mirrored colour repeats as called for in the pattern.

Notes: I knit a baby blanket for a friend before, but I clearly forgot how loooong it takes to churn out a baby blanket! I've been chiseling away at this one since the fall. There have been times I thought it was maybe a bit to bright, but then I got these very fun stroller/toy bar toys, and they matched perfectly!

I'm really pleased with how it turned out. I was a little nervous at the bight colours I chose, because I usually do earth tones so this was a real departure for me. It blocked out beautifully, and is all ready to go for baby bliss when she shows up (can you believe it's only another 3-4 weeks?!).

It's perfect! And now you'd better head off to bed to rest up. Those 3 weeks will feel like you're waiting forever, and then suddenly it'll be July and you'll be wishing you'd figured out how to bottle sleep. Good thing you've got a super-cute blankie!

Wow! Four weeks to go! I am at 18 weeks now (yippee!) and people still don't know I'm pregnant until I tell them. I would love to see a picture of you with a month to go! I'm sure you look beautiful! Baby Bliss will love the blanket. Lots of interest for those little eyes!

Your blanket is beautiful! I know it takes so long to knit but it is worth your time - my babies use their blankets every day and it is the one thing that they won't outgrow . Your little bundle is going to love it!

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